The Time Had Come

Half a month later, Bo Saixi was not surprised to see Su Cheng arrive at the Sea God Mountain.

In fact, she had been secretly observing Su Cheng's mission progress and cultivation.

The scene of receiving a reward after completing the First Trial was also fully within her perception.

For Su Cheng, the first stage of the Purple Level assessment was naturally not a difficult task.

The Evil Spirit Orca is not difficult to find.

On the high seas, the Evil Spirit Orca race has virtually no natural enemies, roaming freely without any restrictions.

For ordinary Soul Master whose strength is at the Soul Saint level, this test is actually quite difficult.

These Soul Beast usually move in groups, and it's rare for one to be alone.

This means that to complete the mission of killing the Evil Spirit Orca, not only does the Soul Master need sufficient strength, but also great patience to wait for the right opportunity, and one cannot have too much bad luck.

Otherwise, if they are targeted by Evil Demon Tiger Whale Group, the risk will instantly increase many times over.

If it were Su Cheng, of course, this problem wouldn't exist.

Let alone a mere 50,000-year-old Evil Spirit Orca, he could kill even the 100,000-year-old Evil Orca King.

The test that the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar had previously given him was based on the fact that he had already lost an arm and had not shown Innate Power. It was also designed to take into account his basic qualities, strong sword will, high-quality Longevity Sword Martial Soul, and Soul Ring Configuration that far exceeded that of ordinary people.

Compared to Su Cheng's true strength, it is naturally far inferior.

Bo Saixi looked at him and asked, "What is the next test for you?"

Su Cheng's eyes flickered slightly, and he pointed to the Sea God Mountain in the distance, saying, "I have to cross the Poseidon's Sea God's Light Sea God Mountain and climb the 108 steps within a year."

"Hmm?" Bo Saixi paused, her delicate eyebrows slightly raised. "Are you sure?"

Seeing her reaction, Su Cheng was also a little puzzled, "Is something wrong?"

Seeing that his expression seemed genuine, Bo Saixi slowly shook her head and said, "It's nothing, you can go now."

After Su Cheng crossed the Ring Sea outside Sea God Mountain and stood at the foot of the Sea God Mountain, Bo Saixi's brows furrowed again.

He murmured to himself, "Strange, how could this be..."

Since she became the High Priest, she has seen many Soul Masters who have undergone the Sea God Trial.

Among them are ordinary Sea Spirit Master from Sea God Island, residents who already live on Sea God Island, and even land Soul Master who came overseas from the Douluo Continent.

However, apart from those few promising Sacred Pillar Douluo who underwent the Black Level Trial, without exception, no Soul Master who underwent any low- or mid-level test had ever had the task of traversing the Sea God's Light included in their assessment.

"Is it because of his extraordinary foundation and strength? But if that's the case, why did the Lord Sea God only grant him a Purple Level Three Trials..."

Things have progressed to this point, completely deviating from her initial expectations.

Even now, this seemingly simple Purple Level Three Trials appears to be shrouded in mystery.

Bo Saixi even suspected that this might have been a special arrangement by the Sea God.

On the other side, Su Cheng, standing at the foot of Sea God Mountain after receiving Bo Saixi's permission, looked up at the mountain steps not far ahead.

On those heavy, white jade-like stone steps, there seemed to be an atmosphere of majesty and solemnity that made people feel oppressed.

The reason why the last two stages of the Purple Level assessment were not conducted normally was naturally because he did it on purpose.

Only in this place, with the help of the high concentration of Soul Power and pressure, could he have the opportunity to rapidly increase his Soul Power in just six months.

After condensing his Sixth Soul Ring 100,000 years at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Su Cheng had already reached level 62, and was not far from level 63.

After receiving the reward for passing the first test, his Soul Power Level increased again, breaking through to level 65.

Next, as long as you cultivate here for a period of time and push your cultivation level to level 67, you can directly break the law chains in the assessment mark and absorb the remaining Soul Power within.

Then, relying on the special environment of the Sea God's Light, he directly condensed his Seventh Soul Ring and advanced to Soul Saint in one fell swoop.

When the time comes, he will have the strength and confidence to challenge Bo Saixi head-on.

Of course, Su Cheng didn't deceive Bo Saixi when he was speaking.

At this moment, he truly believed that his Second Trial was indeed to traverse the Sea God's Light.

Arriving at the steps, Su Cheng slowly raised his right leg and stepped towards the first step.

In an instant, a powerful resistance appeared in front of him, like a resilient wall, forcefully pushing him away.

However, the elasticity at this point is not very strong; at least with Su Cheng's strength, it wouldn't be difficult for him to continue advancing.

Soon, first-order, second-order, third-order...

He walked step by step towards the higher ground.

As he moved forward, a layer of golden mist appeared around his body, and during this process, his Soul Power was being rapidly depleted.

He continued without stopping until he reached the seventy-odd steps, when he began to feel significant pressure.

This is because he didn't use many techniques; otherwise, it would have been much easier.

I looked up at the destination further up.

There are still more than 30 levels to go before I can complete this test.

Su Cheng's eyes flickered slightly; he certainly wouldn't choose to complete the mission just like that.

After completing this, it's not so bad if I can't continue cultivating here; the real problem is if Bo Saixi becomes suspicious and keeps a close watch on me.

After all, this is only the second stage, so Bo Saixi shouldn't be too impatient.

But by the time we get to the third stage, it's hard to say what the other side will think and do.

After thinking for a moment, Su Cheng did not continue forward, but instead sat down cross-legged and began to silently regulate his breathing and cultivate.

Innate Skill circulated within his body, the high concentration of Soul Power surrounding him silently nourished his body, replenishing what he had consumed while rapidly increasing his cultivation level.

Bo Saixi, standing at the foot of the mountain, glanced at the figure sitting halfway up the mountain, her eyes flickering slightly, but she said nothing more.

Given Su Cheng's intelligence, it's perfectly normal for him to realize that this place is an excellent training ground, and his choice is not surprising.

Just as Su Cheng had predicted, Bo Saixi's nerves weren't too tense because this was the second test.

"Let's talk about it again in a while..."

With a sigh, the slender figure in red at the foot of the mountain turned gracefully and returned to the Sea God Hall at the summit.

After that, Su Cheng settled down near Sea God Mountain.

He spends most of his time cultivating in the Sea God's Light, and occasionally comes to the foot of the mountain to relax his body and soothe his mind.

As time passed, his position gradually rose, from seventy steps to eighty steps, and then to Level 90 steps...

During this time, Bo Saixi did not stay in the Sea God Hall on the mountaintop as usual, but often came down the mountain to watch Su Cheng's progress in his cultivation.

This also gave the two more opportunities to communicate and interact.

They got along much better, with less of the subtle hostility and wariness they had before, and more tacit understanding.

This change made Bo Saixi feel uneasy.

The Su Cheng I remember was the same.

He never acted like his own disciple, and he talked and laughed freely in front of me, without any restraint in our conversation.

Unlike the other inhabitants of Sea God Island, who held her in awe and regarded her as a deity, he was her only true friend.

However, unlike back then, Su Cheng used to travel between the Sea Maiden City and the Sea God Mountain, unlike now, where he mainly stays at the Sea God Mountain and only goes to the Sea Dragon City every now and then to replenish his supplies.

In comparison, the two of them now actually spend more time together.

The two figures in memory and reality sometimes overlap, and then separate into two completely different people.

Sometimes even Bo Saixi herself couldn't figure out what she was expecting or what she was afraid of...

As the six-month deadline approaches, time continues to tick away.

Bo Saixi's mind became increasingly conflicted.

Should Su Cheng be forced to stay here?

With the opponent's current combat strength, she can still hold her own.

With the added advantage of Sea God Island and naval warfare, their chances of success are even greater.

However, if Su Cheng were to cultivate to a higher level, even without reaching the level of Titled Douluo, even just reaching the Soul Saint realm and possessing Martial Soul Avatar, his combat power would experience a leap forward.

Even if she were to actually do it, she wouldn't be entirely confident that she could handle it.

Moreover, although this young man in front of me is not as strong as the one I remember, his foundation and talent are even better. He also clearly has some trump cards up his sleeve. It's hard to say whether any unexpected things might happen if I hesitate any longer.

Why are you looking at me with that strange look again?

Noticing Bo Saixi's unconscious, blank gaze, Su Cheng shivered slightly.

"I really don't remember ever seeing you before. Who do you take me for? Some heartless man?"

"..."

Upon hearing Su Cheng's voice, Bo Saixi snapped out of her daze, subconsciously averting her gaze, her face slightly flushed.

Then his expression turned cold again, and he said indifferently, "You really think I won't kill you?"

"Then let's do it." Su Cheng rolled his eyes, his tone somewhat impatient.

He looked at the other person with a puzzled expression. "Why do you have such strong hostility towards me? It's been like this since we first met."

"..."

Looking at the silent Bo Saixi, Su Cheng raised his hand and pinched his chin. "You didn't actually dream about something, did you? Why don't you tell me the details and I'll analyze it for you so we can clear up the misunderstanding."

"..."

"How old are you this year?" Seeing that the other party was still silent, Su Cheng probed, "Have you really been deceived or let down by someone, and that's why you're upset?"

"Brush--"

A stream of water condensed into an ice blade and instantly shot straight at his cheek.

The Killing Intent, solid as a tangible blade, swept through the air, making Su Cheng's hair stand on end.

He quickly pushed off with his feet and dodged to the side.

Before their eyes, several more ice blades condensed and filled the air, while an overwhelming and powerful pressure swept in from all directions.

Su Cheng quickly shouted, "Stop hitting me! I was just joking!"

"Hmph." Bo Saixi snorted coldly, staring at him for a moment before completely dissipating her Killing Intent and oppressive aura.

Su Cheng sighed softly and couldn't help but wonder, "You seem like a very easy-going person, so why do you dislike me?"

"You're overthinking it," Bo Saixi said calmly. "You should focus on your training."

After saying that, he turned and walked up the mountain.

At the hundredth step of Sea God Mountain, Su Cheng's tall figure sat cross-legged.

Five months have passed since he entered Sea God Mountain. Under the combined effects of the Innate Skill and the Sea God's Light, he has reached level sixty-seven.

The moment his cultivation reached this level, a bright, cold glint flashed in Su Cheng's eyes, which he then lowered to conceal it.

At the same time, the Mask covering the soul shattered.

"It's time..."

Next, he will completely shatter the chains of law on the assessment mark and use the remaining Soul Power reward to push his cultivation to level seventy.

Then you can directly advance to Soul Saint here!